Dr. A.R. Cullen

Published November 9, 2005, Page B-5

Dr. A. R. Cullen, 78, of Crystal Lake, died on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 5, at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, with Rev. Charles Wallace officiating. Interment was in the Crystal Lake Cemetery, with the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home of Britt in charge of the arrangements. Music was by pianist, David Earp and congregational hymns. Honorary casket bearers were Clyde Hobbs, Donald Cottington and Dave Anderson. Casket bearers were Adam Helm, Cody Helm, Kirk Helm, Justin Squier, Michael Hardin and Larry Kunkel.

Dr. A. R. Cullen, was born in Boone County, on February 17, 1927, to Walter and Margaret Thomson Cullen who emigrated from Scotland in the early 1900s. He was the youngest of five children and he was particularly proud of his Scottish ancestry. He attended the Luther High School in Boone and after graduation, served in the Navy near the end of WW II. In 1951, he graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State College in Ames. He remained an avid Cyclone fan for all of his life and enjoyed enlightening his Hawkeye friends on the error of their ways. While working in the food service at Iowa State, he met his bride Joan Poland. They were married in July of 1946 at the United Methodist Church in Luther. From this marriage came four children, David, Lynn, Dan and Eric, who filled Doc’s life with pleasure and pride.

Doc practiced veterinary medicine in Boone and Forest City before establishing his own practice in Crystal Lake in 1955. In 1978, he retired from veterinary medicine and began his life as a farmer. Both of these professions gave him immense fulfillment and satisfaction. During his life Doc was Past Master of the Masonic Truth Lodge No. 213 in Forest City, President and long time member of the Woden-Crystal Lake School Board and actively involved in forming the Crystal Lake Development Corporation. Doc enjoyed his family, coffee with friends, reading, woodworking and carving, fishing and crossword puzzles. He spent hours keeping his shop and tools tidy and in good repair.

He is survived by Jo, his wife, partner and best friend; his brother, Walter Cullen and his wife, Marian of Alexandria, Virginia; four children, David Cullen and his wife, Sue of Bozeman, Montana, Lynn Cullen of Atascadero, California, Dan Cullen and his wife, Mary Hardin of Mason City and Eric Cullen of Des Moines; grandchildren, Chelsey and Hailey Cullen; Michael Hardin and his wife Kirsten; Christin Squier and her husband, Justin; Maggie Seaburg; and his great-granddaughter, Sidney Grace; nieces, Teresa Honnold, Margaret Sutherland and Janet Honnold; and beloved nephew, Steve Cullen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret Cullen; his brother, Gilbert Cullen; his sisters, Janet Gunton and Mary Honnold; and his nephew, Philip Larson.
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Amie Brown, 95

Published November 9, 2005, Page B-5

Amie Brown, 95, of Willow Pointe, Mason City, died on Friday, November 4, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 8, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, with Lay Assistant Richard L. Scott officiating. Interment will be in the Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Amie Loretta Langerud, was born on the  family farm north of Forest City, on April 26, 1910, the daughter of Albert and Tone (Olson) Langerud. She was baptized and confirmed at the West Prairie Lutheran Church and graduated from the Forest City High School and Waldorf College. She married James Hauge on April 2, 1950, who died in February 1983 in Mission, Texas. Marcus L. Hauge was adopted as an infant on April 22, 1941.

After farming and other work in the Forest City area, the family moved to Des Moines where she was employed as a telephone operator until she retired in 1973. She and James returned to Forest City until she moved to Clear Lake in 1983. She married Bill B. Brown on February 16, 1985, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Bill died on August 27, 1999. Amie enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and spent a total of 23 winters as a Winter Texan in Mission.

She is survived by son, Marcus (Sharon) Hauge of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two grandchildren and three great-grandsons; sisters, Edith Peterson of Clear Lake, Junice Brown and Marlys Haugen, both of Leland; and a brother, Albert Langerud of Paris, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her two husbands; parents; and her sisters, Stena, Jeniva, Esther and Doris. Two additional sisters died in infancy.
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Maxine D. Rinden, 78

Published November 16, 2005, Page B-5

Maxine D. Rinden, 79, of Joice, died on Sunday, November 6, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 11, at the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, rural Joice, with Pastor Kevin Olson officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Cemetery, Joice, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Maxine Denelda, the daughter of Charlie and Lena (Dallman) Anderson, was born on November 20, 1925 near Britt. Maxine attended country school in Boone Township and graduated from the Corwith High School in 1943. She attended UNI in Cedar Falls for a few months and received a teaching certificate. She taught country school in Boone Township for nine years and also worked a short time at the MacNider Mansion in Mason City. On August 28, 1952, Maxine was united in marriage with Theodore "Ted" Rinden at Britt. The couple made their home near Joice, residing on their home farm for 45 years. Ted passed away in October of 2001, but Maxine continued to live on the farm for four more years until her illness and death.

Through the way Maxine lived her life and from the sharing of her testimony, she was a true witness of her love, faith and devotion to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Maxine was a “prayer warrior” and a faithful member of the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, where she served in many capacities. One of Maxine’s greatest gifts was hospitality. She and Ted opened their home to many pastors, missionaries and musicians through the years. She lovingly prepared many delicious meals for those who visited. Maxine was a loving and devoted wife and mother.

Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Jane and her husband, Dwight Anderson of Garner and Julie and her husband, Robert Fern, Jr. of Plymouth, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Matthew Anderson (wife Nancy and daughter Ashley) of Britt, Jay Anderson of Garner and Thea, Tyler, Tiffany and Trevor Fern of Plymouth, Minnesota; one brother, Wayne Anderson of Britt; a special cousin, Emily and her husband, Paul Eisenmann of Swea City; two brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law, Oscar and Iva Rinden of Lake Mills, Helga Anderson of Lake Mills, Viola Ausenhus of Mason City and Marvin and Delores Rinden of Joice; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
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Alvin Stecker, 78

Published November 16, 2005, Page B-5

Alvin Stecker, 78, of Titonka, died on Sunday, November 6, 2005, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 10, at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka, with Reverend James Berka officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, with the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Alvin Stecker, was born on October 4, 1927 in Algona, the son of Fred and Greta (Arends) Stecker. Alvin grew up near Titonka and attended school in Titonka. He was united in marriage with Marjorie Redenius on October 8, 1948, at the Woden Christian Reformed Church. They began farming north of Titonka until 1952, when they moved to a farm southwest of Woden. Alvin and Marjorie retired from farming in 1982 and moved into Titonka in 1984.

The dearest thing to Alvin was his love for his wife, children and grandchildren. He was always there to help his family and friends. Alvin loved farming and also did custom farming and corn drying. He drove bus for the Woden School District and after moving into Titonka he enjoyed mowing lawns, doing lawn care and snow removal. He also enjoyed music and woodworking and was an active member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church, serving on the church Council. Alvin served on the Hancock County Farm Bureau and the Hancock County Extension Service.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Titonka; eight children, Marvella Blome and her husband, Jeff of Thompson, Rita Van Zee and her husband, David of Ankeny, Alvin Stecker Jr. and his wife, Lois of Ankeny, Aldin Fred “Stick” Stecker of Mason City, Loretta Oudekerk and her husband, Terry of Crystal Lake, Mervin Stecker and his wife, Teresa of West Liberty, Darvin Stecker and his wife, Pamela of Fertile and Arvin Stecker and his wife, Julie of Forest City; 29 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, George Stecker and his wife, Arlene of Delta, Colorado, Fred Stecker and his wife, Janice of Lakota and Bruno Stecker of Thompson; two sisters, Marcella Grabko and her husband, Bob of Rochester, Minnesota and Gertrude Banks and her husband, Charles of Oceanside, California; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Melvin in 1960; two great-grandchildren, Jasmine Oudekerk and Jacob Berry; and five brothers and sisters, Stanley Stecker, Martin Stecker, Josephine Seibert, Dorothy Krig and Anna Klasse.
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L. Ruby Maynard, 94

Published November 16, 2005, Page B-5

Ruby Maynard, 94, of Kanawha, died on Sunday, November 6, 2005, at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 10, at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in Kanawha, with Rev. David Seaton officiating. Burial was in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha, with the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
© 2005 Forest City Summit

Ardis Stockbauer, 72

Published December 14, 2005, Page B-5

Ardis Mae Fox Roberts Stockbauer, 72, died on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at her home in Milton, Florida, after a short illness.

A memorial service was held at the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, November 17.

Born in Forest City on November 26, 1932, she was the youngest daughter of Floyd C. and Florence E. Frisk Fox. Ardis, a musician and singer, competed at the state high school levels, was class president and a member of the First Baptist Church. After graduating from Waldorf College she moved to Denver, Colorado and roomed with classmate and life long friend, Janice Prelip. In 1956, she married Carlton Roberts of Framingham, Massachusetts. Daughter, Crystal Ann was born on November 3, 1957 in Forest City, while home for Floyd’s funeral.

The family moved from San Antonio, Texas to Orlando, in March 1958, where she attended the Florida Shores Baptist Church. Ardis was an office manager for two moving van agents. Divorced in 1968, Ardis married Jay Grant Dudley from Malad City, Idaho, in 1970 and returned to Forest City in 1976. She was an office manager for Siddal’s Moving and Storage and a receptionist at Waldorf. They relocated to Cape Canaveral, Florida in 1986. In 1989, she married Donald Stockbauer, later relocated to Milton, Florida and was active in the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, the local garden club and the Red Hat Society.

She is survived by her husband, Don; daughters, Crystal Bingham of Watertown, New York and stepdaughter, Jessica Bright of Bronson, Florida; stepsons, Chuck and Jim Dudley of Salt Lake City, Utah; sisters, Norma Hockbein of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, Phyllis Specker of St. Paul, Minnesota and Ruby Almert of Flat Rock, North Carolina; grandchildren, Ryan Baker, Jack Bingham, Daisy, Robbie, Bruce, Dennis and Dylan Bright; and a niece and five nephews.

Ardis was preceded in death by husband, Grant.
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Loyd E. Handeland, 90

Published November 16, 2005, Page B-5

Loyd E. Handeland, 90, of Forest City, died on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 18, at 10:00 a.m., at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City, with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating and at 2:30 p.m., at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral Home in Estherville.

Burial will be in the Estherville Lutheran Cemetery in Estherville. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 17, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home and an hour prior to the services at the church. Visitation in Estherville will be begin at 1:00 p.m., on Friday until the time of the service.

Loyd Elmer, the youngest son of Lars and Ellen Josefine (Endresen) Handeland was born in Estherville on June 18, 1915. Loyd received his education in Estherville and graduated from the Estherville High School. He married Vivian Irene Espeset at the Estherville Lutheran Church on June 18, 1938. Loyd worked in various jobs in Estherville, beginning in a grocery store. Later he was employed by Gambles Stores, by Gardston Hotel as maintenance engineer and later by Sandin Funeral Home. For several years he was district manager for Moorman Feeds. In 1950, Loyd and Vivian purchased a general store in Gruver, Iowa, which they operated for some 13 years. In 1963, they moved to Forest City where Loyd was employed by Waldorf College in several capacities until his retirement. Later he worked for an electrical contractor, servicing heating controls in various public buildings in the Forest City area.

Loyd lived as a Christian all of his life. He served as lay pastor of many congregations during his later life and his witness to Jesus his Savior lives on in many, many hearts. Loyd was a member of the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church. He was an accomplished organist, enjoyed woodworking and fishing and treasured time spent visiting with family and friends.

Loyd is survived by his children, Larry Handeland and wife, Kathy of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina and Karen Yoshihara of Lafayette, Colorado; a grandson, Jerome Krough of Hanover, Pennsylvania; granddaughters, Kristin Ashton and husband, Mark of Lafayette, Colorado and Kimberly Fitzgerald and husband, Ryan of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and two great-grandchildren, Julie Banning and husband, Mat of Monroe, North Carolina and Jason Krough of Lafayette, Colorado.

Loyd was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vivian on December 6, 1996; infant son, Jerome Eugene Handeland; five brothers; and five sisters.
© 2005 Forest City Summit

Avis L. Knudtson, 90

Published November 23, 2005, Page B-5

Avis L. Knudtson, 90, of Lake Mills, died on Monday, November 14, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 17, at the Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial was in the Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Avis Louise, was born on October 1, 1915 in Newton Township, the daughter of Albert and Leva (Rusley) Drugg. On February 5, 1936, she was united in marriage to Ernest Orville Knudtson at the Methodist Parsonage in Forest City. Together they farmed for many years. She moved off the farm and into Lake Mills in 1995.

Avis loved her family and looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and painting. She taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years, was a 4-H Leader and was very active in the Lydia Circle and Ladies Aid at the Winnebago Lutheran Church.

Avis is survived by three children, Lois (Mylan) Johnson of Lake Mills and their children, Daniel (Tamera) Johnson and their children, Nathan and Spencer, all of Coldwater, Michigan; Denise (Gordon) Anderson, Jr. and their son, Alec of Leland; Ronald E. (Karen) Knudtson of Mason City and their children, Rodney (Kendra) Knudtson and their children, Lindsey and Nickolas all of Marseilles, Illinois; Jodene (Andy) O’Brien and their children, Tanner and Bailey of Mason City; Mary Jane (Ron) Redenius of Forest City and their son, Matthew Redenius of Lake Mills; a sister, Janice Bartley of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brother, Roger Drugg of Forest City; sisters-in-law, Lucille Drugg of Forest City and Marjorie Drugg of Ostrander, Minnesota; brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Ruth) Knudtson, Cleone Knudtson, Victor (Evelyn) Knudtson, all of Lake Mills, Robert (Delores) Knudtson of Forest City, Charles Knudtson of Joice and Edith Knutson of Leland; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Avis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest; and brothers, Floyd and Leslie Drugg.
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Florence Hope, 91

Published November 23, 2005, Page B-5

Florence I. Hope, 91, died on Monday, November 14, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 17, at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Leland, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Florence I., the daughter of Theodore and Ida (Friest) Tobiason, was born in Forest City on April 23, 1914. Florence was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. She received her education at the Landru Country School near her home. She was united in marriage with Odin Carlson on November 27, 1937. The couple farmed near Leland for many years. She stayed on the farm until she moved to Forest City in 1989. On December 18, 1991, she married Edward Hope.

Florence was a member of the Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Leland, where she was active in Circle and Ladies Aid. She entered the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City in September 2005.

Florence is survived by her children, Darlene (Philip) Carson of Leland, Beverly (Ronald) Roberts of Hanlontown and Bruce (Susan) Carlson of Petersburg, Illinois; six grandchildren, Craig Carson of Grapevine, Texas, Mark (Alice) Carson of Northfield, Minnesota, Ann (Keith) Brcka of Fertile, Warren (Julie) Westcott of Chaska, Minnesota, Wendy Wescott of Eagan, Minnesota and Paul Carlson of Jonesboro, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Brandon Carson, Steve Carson and Sandy Carson, Brian Brcka, Carrie Brcka, Molly Westcott, Hank Westcott and Kealy Carlson; step-grandchildren, Kari (Steve) Gothro of Portland, Oregon and Scott Roberts of Mason City; step-great-grandchildren, Gabriel Gothro, Garrett Gothro, Carter Roberts and Kaitlyn Roberts.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Odin Carlson; her second husband, Edward Hope; and a brother, Walter Tobiason.
© 2005 Forest City Summit

Orville Lovik, 88

January 11, 2006, Page B-5

Orville James Lovik, 88, formerly of the Ventura and Forest City areas, died on Monday, November 14, 2005, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C.

A private graveside service, with military honors, was held on Thursday, December 1, 2005, at the Arlington National Cemetery.

Orville graduated from the Ventura High School in 1935. MSgt. Lovik was a veteran of 20 years in the United States Air Force. He honorably served his country during World War II and held a top secret security clearance allowing him to work on the atomic test. His final tour of duty was at the Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah, Georgia, where he was a quality maintenance inspector for B52 bombers. He was the recipient of several commendations and awards. He also served an additional 20 years with the Civil Service.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Ward) Lovik of Atlanta, Georgia; two sons, Lawrence (Jean) Lovik of Montgomery, Alabama and Michael Lovik of Atlanta, Georgia; two granddaughters, Melani Lovik of Birmingham, Alabama and Juli (John) Hansen of Calera, Alabama; great-grandson, Samuel Lawrence Hansen of Calera, Alabama; two brothers, Virgil (Romane) Lovik of Fertile and Lloyd (Mary) Lovik of Grafton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Swen and Hilma Lovik of Forest City; sisters, Edythe Otis and Irene Oettchen; and brothers, Harry, Norman, Roy and Duane Lovik.
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Merle Hall, 81

Published November 23, 2005, Page B-5

Merle R. Hall, 81, of Forest City, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2005, at his home southeast of Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 19, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller, with the Rev. Owen Gaasedelen officiating. Music was provided by organist, Margaret Torkelson who accompanied vocalist, Warren Torkelson and congregational hymns.

Ushers were Dave Luscomb, Glen Juhl and Jerry Hall. Honorary bearers were Jodi Alt, Jacki Keenan, Angella Hall, Kathryn Wright, Jessica Buckmier, Allison Reese, Camryn Hays and Samantha Petersen. Casket bearers were Don Reese, Dan Petersen, Criswell Hays, Jeff Hall, Ethan Hays, Christopher Wright and David Reeese. Burial was in the Ellington Prairie Cemetery, with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Merle Robert, the son of George Mandus and Lena Caroline (Dietz) Hall, was born on February 29, 1924, on a farm north of Garner. Merle was baptized and confirmed at the Ellington Prairie Lutheran Church near Miller. He attended the Ellington Twp. #8 Country School and graduated from the Garner High School in 1941. Merle served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 on the USS J. Franklin Bell. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and farmed north of Garner. On February 12, 1949, he married Marjorie Pauline Kofoot at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. In 1952, they moved to a farm northeast of Miller, where they continued to farm.

Merle enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, sport events that his children and grandchildren participated in, square dancing in Rainbow Swingers and playing softball in the church league.  He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, where he had served as president of the congregation, church council member, Sunday School teacher and choir member. He was a charter member of the Garner VFW and also was a member of the Garner American Legion and the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Merle served on the Miller Telephone Board, Hancock County Fair Board, was NFO County Chairman and Third District President, Winnebago Historical Society and Mansion Board and was a 4-H Leader.

Merle is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Forest City; children, Michael (Bonnie) Hall of Omaha, Nebraska, Ted (Susan) Hall of Forest City, Georgeann Hall of Omaha, Nebraska, Carolyn Wright of Garland, Texas, Susan (Donald) Reese of Forest City, Joyce (Criswell) Hays of Smithville, Missouri and Julie (Dan) Petersen of Castle Rock, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandson; a step-great-granddaughter; three brothers, Harold (Gladys) Hall of Bakersfield, California, Galen (Mary) Hall of Mankato, Minnesota and Leonard (Donna) Hall of Winthrop, Maine; and two sisters, Doris (Marvin) Juhl of Forest City and Myrtle (Merle) Yanecek of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Timothy Hall.
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Sherman Oleson, 78

Published November 30, 2005, Page B-4

Sherman W. Oleson, 78, of Forest City, died on Saturday, November 19, 2005, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 23, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Sherman Wayne, was born on a farm near Leland, on November 18, 1927, the son of Roger and Dora (Gettis) Oleson. Sherman received his elementary education in Leland and graduated from the Forest City High School in 1945. He worked various jobs in the area until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1950. On September 3, 1951, he was united in marriage to Anita Walden at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. The couple made their home in Hawaii and San Diego, until Sherman’s enlistment was over. The couple returned to Forest City and have lived here since.

Sherman did roofing work for Merle Sorensen and worked at Home Lumber in Forest City before beginning a long career at the Forest City Post Office. Sherman enjoyed working. He delivered Sunday papers, worked at the Forest City Theater and enjoyed part-time work at the Forest City Greenhouse. He grew up on the farm with horses and they remained a life-long passion of his. Sherman enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. He loved his family and treasured time spent with his grandchildren.

Sherman is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anita Oleson of Forest City; his children, Shawn Stout and husband, Joe of Long Lake, Minnesota, Michael Oleson and wife, Marie of Forest City, Maureen Jacobson and husband, Rich of Grimes and Megan Townsend of Newark, Delaware; eight grandchildren, John, Christopher and Caitlin Stout, Marissa and Molly Oleson, Patrick and Sarah Jacobson and Hannah Townsend; seven siblings, Raymond Oleson of Northwood, Roger Oleson of Anchorage, Alaska, Berl Oleson of Dexter, Minnesota, Evelyn Urbatch of Omaha, Nebraska, Ruby Loken of Mason City, Emory Oleson of Port Charlotte, Florida and Charlotte Stohr of Thompson.

Sherman was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Valere (Frank), Ronald, Allen and Fred Oleson.
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Kathleen Anderson, 68

Published November 23, 2005, Page B-5

Kathleen Marie “Kay” Anderson, 68, died on Sunday, November 20, 2005, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 23, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield, Minnesota, with Rev. John E. Quam officiating. Music will be provided by Ruth Legvold and Ruth Ferguson.

Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral. Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.

Kathleen Marie “Kay” was born on October 23, 1937 in Forest City, to Earl and Alice (Halvorsen) Anderson. Kathleen was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a happy and loving child. At age 15 she moved to Watertown, Wisconsin, to attend the Bethesda Lutheran School. She returned to Forest City to live with her parents and in 1966 moved with her mother to Northfield. In 1985, she moved to Faribault and lived in a Cenneidigh Group Home where she was very happy. While living in Faribault she worked at Cannon River Enterprises.

She was also very active with the residents of her home and made frequent trips downtown shopping, going on camping trips to Confidence Learning Center in Brainerd and on many other field trips and outings. Something else that was special to Kay was the chance to spend her weekends and vacations at home with her mother. She was a wonderful care giver to the other residents and had a loving and caring nature. Kay was a former member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City and was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing cards, watching TV, doing crafts and collecting stuffed animals.

Survivors include her mother, Alice Anderson of Northfield; two brothers and their wives, Jerry and Ruth Anderson, David and Marian Anderson, all of Minnetonka; her nephew and niece, Keith (Angie) Anderson, Judy (Chris) Knight; her uncle, Richard (Sharon) Halvorsen of Minneapolis, Minnesota; her special cousins, Arlo Gambell of Nashua, New Hampshire and Mary (William) VanSanten of Batavia, Illinois; and many cousins and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1957; her grandparents, Jasper and Bessie Halvorsen and Emil and Emma Anderson; and her aunts, Mildred (Arlo) Gambell and Lucille (Wallace) Kingland of Faribault, Minnesota.
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Ernest Henning, 85

Published November 30, 2005, Page B-4

Ernest Henning, 89, of Fertile, died on Monday, November 21, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, rural Forest City, with Pastor Robert Snitzer officiating. Burial was in the Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Ernest, the son of Julius and Lena (Huisinga) Henning, was born in Lakota, on October 11, 1916. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school at the Lakota Public Schools. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, fighting in the European Theater. During this time he also became a Golden Gloves champion. On December 21, 1949, he was united in marriage to Shirley Wentworth. From this blessed union six children were born. Ernest and Shirley farmed around Kiester, Minnesota and in rural Fertile, for many years. Ernest was also employed at Winnebago Industries from 1958 until 1978. Through Winnebago, Ernest started a lawn mowing business which became very successful and his children dubbed him the “Mow King”.

Ernest loved spending time with his family and he was a wonderful father and grandfather. He enjoyed working outside and spending time with nature and the animals and he especially enjoyed driving his John Deere Gator. He was a member of the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, the VFW and the Forest City American Legion Post 121.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley of Fertile; his children, Gary (Linda) Henning of Stevensville, Montana, Ernie (Tina) Henning Jr. of Forest City, Marion (Gary) Prevot of Lakewood, Washington, Robert Henning of Forest City, Herman (Marlene) Henning of Leland, Doug (Ruth) Henning of Fertile and Sherry (Greg) Flugum of Forest City; sisters, Pearl Waites of Washington, Michigan and Lene Wallace of Wadena, Minnesota; twin brother, Ervin Henning of Lake Mills; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; five sisters, Julia Kreitlow, Emma Spitz, Lucy Bravick, Gertie Wepel and Annie Gibbs; and two brothers, Earl and Jule Henning.
© 2005 Forest City Summit

Maurine Osheim, 93

Published November 30, 2005, Page B-4

Maurine C. Osheim, 93, of Lake Mills, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Kiester, Minnesota, with Rev. Richard Steffen officiating. Burial was in the Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery, Kiester, with the Mittelstadt Funeral Home of Lake Mills in charge of the arrangements.

Maurine Clara Hesby, was born on a farm near Zearing, Iowa, on January 6, 1912, to John and Dena (Thorson) Hesby. Maurine was the third of five children. In 1924, she moved with her family to a farm near Thompson. She attended confirmation classes and was confirmed at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson. In 1930, Maurine graduated from the Thompson High School. She attended the Lake Mills Normal Training School and graduated in May of 1931. She said, “I got lucky!” and was hired to teach at her home school. She received only half of the salary during the year, waiting until summer for the balance, after the local taxes were received.

In order to finish the evening chores early one Saturday, Maurine set the clocks ahead by 30 minutes. When the chores were done, she went with her folks to Thompson. Helmer Osheim asked her to ride with him to Forest City in a Model A. From that time on, he drove out to her parents’ farm on Saturday nights. Maurine and Helmer were united in marriage on June 16, 1935, in the Parsonage of Pastor Fretheim in Scarville. In 1937, Maurine and Helmer moved to a farm by Walters, Minnesota. They purchased their “home” place two miles east of Kiester in 1943. Maurine was excited about this purchase and was eager to move because this farm house met her expectations—it had an indoor bathroom.

She spent many hours planting flowers, tending the garden, and making certain that “the men had some lunch.” In the mid-60s, she wanted to remodel her kitchen, so she found a job. Maurine worked for Winnebago Industries and saved her money for this project. She embroidered quilt squares and hand-quilted quilts for each of her children. The grandchildren cherish the crocheted afghans Grandma made. And the kringla, well, only Grandma’s were acceptable and what are the holidays without lefse? In September 1998, Helmer and Maurine moved to a home in Lake Mills and in April 2005, they moved into the Mills Harbour in Lake Mills.

Maurine is survived by Helmer, her husband of over 70 years; two daughters, Marcia (Jerry) Bergeson of Radcliffe and Gloria (Doug) Fallgatter of Northwood; two sons, Roger (Sandi) Osheim of Emmons, Minnesota and Phil (Tamera) Osheim of Mahtomedi, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren, Todd (Susan) Bergeson of Alpharetta, Georgia, Tim (Sherry) Bergeson of Los Gatos, California, Tony Osheim of San Clemente, California, Cindy (Joe) Galli of Glyndon, Maryland, Angie (Justin) Senne of Northwood, Melissa (Mike) Michaelis of Mankato, Minnesota, Holly Fallgatter and fiancée, Greg Hankins of Coralville, Jenna (Josh) Cadwell of Richland, Washington, Trisha Osheim of Altoona, Wisconsin and Christa Osheim of Mahtomedi, Minnesota; six great-grandchildren, Cassie and Kate Bergeson of Los Gatos, California, Lauren Bergeson of Alpharetta, Georgia, Alexander Galli of Glyndon, Maryland and Kayla and Nolan Senne of Northwood; a sister, Bernice Kloster of Lake Mills; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Curtis; and two sisters, Margaret Osheim and Doris Kloster.
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Dennis Peterson, 53

Published November 30, 2005, Page B-4

Dennis “Pete” Peterson, 53, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at his home in Albert Lea.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 27, at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel in Albert Lea, with Pastor Wayne Halvorson officiating. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Dennis, the son of James and Esther (Wikoren) Peterson, was born on March 14, 1952 in Forest City. Pete attended public schools in Lake Mills and Northwood. He was united in marriage with Sharon Pixley on September 9, 1972, at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. With his wife, he lived in Northwood for many years and for the past eight years has lived in Albert Lea. Pete worked at Farmstead in Albert Lea and most recently at Winnebago Industries in Forest City.

He was a member of the First Shellrock Lutheran Church in Northwood. Pete enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and going on road trips. He was a good-hearted person.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Albert Lea; mother, Esther Peterson of Albert Lea; a daughter, Kim (Randy) Behrends of Mason City; a son, Marcus (Sarah) Peterson of Mason City; two brothers, Arden (Renae) Peterson of Albert Lea and Gordon Peterson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two sisters, Linda Sanden of Albert Lea and Bonnie (Todd) Thompson of Albert Lea; and several nieces and nephews.

Pete was preceded in death by his father, James; and a sister, Gloria Von Hagen.
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Andrea Hayungs, 36

Published December 7, 2005, Page B-5

Andrea Elaine Hayungs, 36, died on Friday, November 25, 2005, at the University Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 30, at the Britt Zion Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Ron McKee and Rev. Brandt Freeburg officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, with the Ewing Dugger Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Music was provided by pianist Frances Freeburg, soloists Sherry Langlitz and Bruce Halverson. Casket bearers were Mark Lewerke, Rich Lewerke, Tyler Lage, Brad Laird, Eldon Meyers and Jeff Kudej. Ushers were Lyle Meyers and Kenny Shipler.

Andrea, the daughter of Ivan and Susan Loney Imel, was born on October 10, 1969 in Laredo, Texas. Andrea later moved with her parents to Gila Bend, Arizona where she was educated. She then attended the Northern Arizona University and received her Master’s Degree in 1999. On June 1, 2002, Andrea was united in marriage with Randy Hayungs at the Zion Church of the Nazarene in Britt. The couple have since made their home on the family farm near Woden. Andrea was employed at the Woden-Crystal Lake Titonka School as an elementary teacher and high school librarian and was the Crystal Lake Public Library librarian.

Andrea was a member of the Zion Church of the Nazarene in Britt, where she helped with Bible School, Sunday School, Bible Quizers for children and sang in the church choir.

Andrea is survived by husband, Randy; daughter, Sheena at home; father, Ivan and Ann Imel of Texas; mother, Susan and Jerry Lewerke of Britt; brother, Eric and Mikkie Imel of Mesa, Arizona; sister, Shannon Imel and her son, Micah of Britt; step-brothers, Mark and JoAnn Lewerke and Rich Lewerke, all of Garner; step-sister, Traci and Cody Torgerson of Chewela, Washington; paternal grandmother, Delores Imel of Ohio; Randy’s parents, Harold and Stella Hayungs of Britt; Randy’s grandmother, Lydia Hillenga of Woden; brother-in-law, Gary and Dianna Hayungs of Britt; sisters-in-law, Sherri and Bruce Logemann of Earlham and Paula and Scott Davis of Lake Nabagmon, Wisconsin; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mildred and Harold Loney; paternal grandfather, Albert Imel; Randy’s grandparents, Harm Hillenga and John and Elizabeth Hayungs; and step-sister, Marne Lewerke.
© 2005 Forest City Summit

Dorothy Ambroson, 84

Published December 7, 2005, Page B-5

Dorothy M. Ambroson, 84, of Leland, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 3, at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Leland, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial was in the Forest Home Cemetery in Leland, with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Marcella, the daughter of Albert and Millie (Gullickson) Tinderholt, was born on the family farm east of Thompson, on July 20, 1921. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at the West Prairie Lutheran Church near Thompson. On September 10, 1950, she was united in marriage with Robert Ambroson. The couple farmed near Leland their entire married lives.

Dorothy joined the Our Saviors Lutheran Church, where she was active in various organizations. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, doing handwork and made beautiful quilts. She worked for many years at the Leland Post Office and in the Winnebago County Assessor’s Office. She entered the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City in September of 2002.

Dorothy is survived by her two children, James Ambroson and wife, Melanie of Leland and Janet Haugen and husband, Dennis of Forest City; four grandchildren, Christopher Ambroson and wife, Shannon of Ames, Jamie Licko and husband, Jim of Cedar Rapids, Michael Haugen at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota and Justin Haugen of Eagan, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Ambroson who died on September 8, 2005; two brothers; and two sisters.
© 2005 Forest City Summit

Marjorie Braadland, 67

Published December 7, 2005, Page B-5

Marjorie Braadland, 67, of Woden, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 3, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, with Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiating.

Marjorie Iva, the daughter of Martin and Ada (Berryhill) Wubben, was born on a farm near Buffalo Center, on November 26, 1938, the second of five children. In 1956, Marjorie graduated from the Buffalo Center High School. She graduated from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake with a degree in education. She was a substitute teacher for several years and also enjoyed her work of many years as a nursing assistant. On October 30, 1965, Marjorie was united in marriage to Merle Braadland in Elmore, Minnesota. The couple lived on a farm south of Thompson for 16 years. They also lived in Wisconsin for 18 years.

Marjorie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Merle Braadland of Woden; five daughters and two sons, Vivian (Steven) Heller of Forest City, William Braadland of Buffalo Center, Vanita (Robert) Preska of Bloomington, Minnesota, John Braadland of Dodge City, Kansas, Valjean Lockington of La Farge, Wisconsin, Violet (Robert) Thelen of La Farge, Wisconsin and Victoria Braadland of Woden; her mother, Ada Wubben of Buffalo Center; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Elizabeth Gifford of Slater, Neil Wubben of Osage, Aldine Gramstad of Swea City and Mary Behrends of Lone Rock.

She was preceded in death by her father, Martin Wubben; and a grandson, Eric Heller.
© 2005 Forest City Summit